In episode 4, Nelson speaks with musician Ishmael Butler, 1/3 of legendary Hip Hop outfit Digable Planets and the mastermind behind the groundbreaking Shabazz Palaces.
Ish delves into his history and progression musically. All throughout discussing the importance of conviction in your ideas, discipline with artistic practice and constant reinvention in pursuing a creative life.
19 Apr 2020
Ep03 – Solitude & writing with Professor Adam Bradley
In episode 3 we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Adam Bradley whose work includes the Anthology of Rap and the memoir of Common. Bradley is the Professor of English and Director of the Laboratory for Race and Popular Culture at Colorado University. Nelson & Adam discuss the themes of solitude and writing for the creative whilst going through Adam's mindset dealing with milestones and setbacks in his career.
1 Dec 2019
Ep02 – Keeping light with Cynthia Larenas
In Episode 2 Nelson chats with designer and animator Cynthia Larenas of ZONA*MIND. They discuss the idea of keeping light which for Cynthia is about integrating her spiritual practice with her creative work.
30 Sept 2019
Ep01 – Motivation with Nelson Dialect
The inaugural episode of Observatory. Cynthia chats with Hip Hop artist Nelson Dialect on the topic of motivation. Giving us practical tips on how to find it, his creative approach and how it's influenced his music and every day life.
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